World History & Geography Encyclopedia
Apollo 11 lands on the Moon
Humanity's first steps on another world
Year1969 CE
RegionUnited States · Kennedy Space Center
Category科学技术
Importance★★★
Overview
In July 1969, Apollo 11 completed the first crewed lunar landing. Armstrong and Aldrin walked on the Moon while Collins remained in lunar orbit aboard the command module.
Historical impact
The mission became a milestone in human space exploration.